University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas Master of Science in Nursing, program is an online program offered through the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing. The program offers specialization in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator.

The program including 500 hours of supervised clinical practice can be completed in 2 years and a summer semester of full time study. Part time students may take up to six consecutive calendar years from the first semester of enrollment in the program.

The program prepares students to promote evidence based practice to prepare for advanced roles as teachers, practitioners, managers, consultants and researchers.

Admission Requirements

1. University of Arkansas Graduate School admission
2. Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an CCNE or NLNAC accredited college or university
3. Current, valid and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse
4. Complete a basic health assessment course
5. A minimum of a ‘C’ score on a basic statistics course
6. Basic skills with library and computer technology

Applicants for the program will be accepted on the basis of the availability of space. The application deadline for admission in the fall semester is the 15th of July the deadline for admission in the spring semester is the 15th of October and the 15th of March for admission in the summer.